Product Recall Number: 04-550
Why was Snowman Nightlight Diffuser recalled?
The scented oil can drip causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts if the nightlight breaks.
Product Recall Number: 04-550
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-05-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Avon Products Inc., and Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas, are voluntarily recalling Snowman Nightlight Diffusers. The scented oil can drip causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts if the nightlight breaks. Name of Product: Snowman Nightlight DiffuserUnits: 333,000Manufacturer/Importer: Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, TexasHazard: The scented oil can drip causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts if the nightlight breaks.Incidents/Injuries: Avon has received 33 reports of the nightlight base breaking, including reports of electrical shorts. One complaint involved a consumer who was scratched when the nightlight broke.Description: The diffuser nightlight has a white plastic base. A porcelain snowman attaches to the plastic nightlight to cover the nightlight bulb. The nightlight comes with winter holly scented oil that is placed in the snowman's top hat.Sold by: Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon website from August 2003 through December 2003 for $10 to $15.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.Consumer Contact: Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.
Hazard Description: The scented oil can drip causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts if the nightlight breaks.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 333000
Incidents: Avon has received 33 reports of the nightlight base breaking, including reports of electrical shorts. One complaint involved a consumer who was scratched when the nightlight broke.
Remedy: Consumers can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold At: Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon website from August 2003 through December 2003 for $10 to $15.
Importers: Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Manufacturers: Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed